Niva Fried is an accomplished pianist and dedicated educator whose career now focuses primarily on nurturing the next generation of musicians. Her teaching prowess is evident in the consistent success of her students, who are frequent winners in prestigious regional competitions including NEPTA, MTNA, MMTA, and the Steinway Competition. Each year, about a dozen of her students win auditions to perform at the renowned Carnegie Hall, a testament to the high caliber of her instruction.

Niva’s educational approach is comprehensive and hands-on. She maintains studios at Brookline Music School, Indian Hill Music Center in Littleton, and her home in Brookline. In addition to private lessons, she conducts weekly master classes and mini-performances, providing her students with valuable performance experience and feedback.

Her own musical education is equally impressive. Niva received her Undergraduate Diploma from the Rubin Academy in Tel Aviv, followed by a Masters of Music degree. She continued her doctoral studies under Leonard Shure at Boston University, and has also studied with notable instructors such as Maria Clodes and Gabriel Chodos. Her exceptional talent has been recognized with awards for excellence in performance, including the Aaron Richmond and Harvard Music Association Distinction.

Niva’s commitment to music education extends beyond her own studios. She maintains memberships in MMTA and NEPTA, where she serves as Chair of the Materials Committee, contributing to the broader musical education community.

While Niva now devotes her energies primarily to teaching, her performance background is rich and diverse. Her career has included solo and chamber music performances across the United States, Europe, and Israel. This broad range of repertoire and stylistic knowledge enables her to present substantial works suitable to each student’s abilities and tastes, as well as to effectively demonstrate passagework requiring advanced technical and musical skill.

Niva Fried’s transition from performer to educator exemplifies her dedication to passing on her wealth of knowledge and experience to the next generation of pianists. Her ability to blend rigorous instruction with a deep understanding of performance practices makes her a highly sought-after teacher.